Bunnie, who went by the name Alisa DeFord, shared her personal journey with Povich, highlighting the emotional and physical strain of undergoing IVF treatments. She mentioned the long process, which has taken over a year, and the mix of hope, despair, and perseverance that comes with it. Despite the difficulties, she remains steadfast in her faith, believing that their destiny is in divine hands.
Povich’s reflections added a layer of personal connection, as he shared his own experience with fertility challenges and how it affected his marriage. Like Bunnie, he and his wife Connie Chung faced a lengthy and emotionally taxing journey before ultimately deciding adoption was the best path for them. His story resonated with Bunnie’s, reinforcing the idea that many people face similar struggles when pursuing parenthood.
Bunnie has been open about her journey on social media, sharing candid moments and highlighting the small victories along the way. In June, she posted an emotional video on Instagram, describing the moment she received the news of a positive medical development after months of uncertainty. She described it as a ‘huge win,’ though she emphasized it was not yet a pregnancy announcement.
Jelly Roll and Bunnie, who married in 2016, have built their family through adoption as well. Bunnie has taken on the role of a mother to Jelly Roll’s two children from previous relationships: daughter Bailee Ann and son Noah Buddy. Their journey has included both the joys and challenges of building a family, and they continue to seek guidance and support through faith and personal openness to adoption.